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Changes incorporated in present E-Governance RPSL, module for updating Seafarer's Engagement and Discharge Data (Article of Agreement / Form-I)
Applicable to:
RPS / Shipping Companies
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Circular No. 03 of 2019, DGS Circular No. 02 of 2024
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of Time Periods — Operational Challenges
The time period for updating certain seafarer data has been extended to address operational challenges faced by RPS companies.
- Date of Sign-off: Extended from 15 days to 30 days
- Onboard Changes (Form-I): Extended from 15 days to 30 days
2. Correction of Missed Entries — New Provision
RPS / Shipping companies can now make corrections or add missed entries within the stipulated time period, as per the earlier laid procedures.
II/4 Correction / deletion / updation of entries in the FORM-I and Article of Agreement uploaded by RPS / Shipping Companies
Important Note
Incorrect entries shall not be deleted/modified without proper investigation. RPS / Shipping companies must update seafarer's profile with accurate records within the stipulated time. Failure to do so may result in a penalty of Rs. 1,000 per updation.
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